US Bridges

127th ST Burr Oak over RR - Metra

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W I-57 · Structure no. 016090800000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,068 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
24,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

127th ST Burr Oak over RR - Metra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 127th ST Burr Oak over RR - Metra in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,472 by 2046. The structure is 1,068 ft (325.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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Carries127th ST Burr Oak
CrossesRR - Metra
Location0.5 M W I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.66269, -87.67536
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,068 ft (325.4 m)
Longest span174 ft (52.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,200 (2022)
Projected traffic27,472 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 127th ST Burr Oak over RR - Metra built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is 127th ST Burr Oak over RR - Metra in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 127th ST Burr Oak over RR - Metra carry?

About 24,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 127th ST Burr Oak over RR - Metra?

The structure is 1,068 ft (325.4 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (52.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 127th ST Burr Oak over RR - Metra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.